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Now that Halloween is over, the holidays are in full swing! Magic Kingdom Holiday Decorations We’ve already seen some decorations popping up in the parks, and now Disney has released a full list of holiday snacks coming to Disney World this season! We are ready to get into the holiday spirit! Magic Kingdom MK is bringing back some old treats and introducing some new ones this season! So glad to see the Orange Bird treat — an exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party last year — back again full time! And a chocolate taco?!? Yes Please! ©Disney Twice Upon a Cupcake – A confetti Christmas tree tops a vanilla cupcake with a red velvet hidden Mickey (Available at Main Street Bakery Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) Let it Snow Taco – Sugar cookie “taco shell” filled with salted caramel and spiced chocolate mousse (Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) An Orange Bird Christmas – Orange–scented white chocolate mousse filled with orange curd (Available at Sunshine Tree Terrace Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) Chip and Dale Christmas Churros – Gingerbread churros topped with apple pie filling and chocolate chips (Available at Westward Ho Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) Pistachio Chai Tea Float – Pistachio soft–serve, spiced chai tea, and a red velvet cake pop ornament (Available at Aloha Isle Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) Disney’s Hollywood Studios ©Disney Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate – Frozen salted caramel hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, green sugar, and a chocolate drizzle served with a souvenir Mickey Glow (Available at PizzeRizzo, Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, and Rosie’s All–American Café Nov. 6 – Jan. 4) Mickey’s Holiday Cookie – Vanilla butter cookie enrobed with white chocolate and sugar snowflakes (Available at ABC Commissary and Rosie’s All–American Café Nov. 6 – Jan. 4) Holiday Whoopie Pie – Red velvet whoopie pie filled with a classic cream cheese filling (Available at The Trolley Car Café and Backlot Express Nov. 6 – Jan. 4) Olaf’s Snow Flurry – Yellow cupcake with vanilla buttercream, snow flurry sugar, and Olaf Glow (Available at Rosie’s All–American Café Nov. 6 – Jan. 4) Disney’s Animal Kingdom ©Disney White–Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse – White chocolate peppermint cream cheese mousse with peppermint sauce and chocolate cookie crumbles (Available at Satu’li Canteen Dec. 20 – Jan. 2) Menagerie Cupcake – Gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese frosting topped with a white chocolate bear (Available at Creature Comforts, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Restaurantosaurus Dec. 1–30) Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich – Vanilla Ice Cream sandwiched between two pumpkin cookies decorated with fall sprinkles (Available at Dino–Bite Snacks Nov. 1–30) Santa Mickey Mousse – White chocolate peppermint mousse dome on a brownie base, snowflake sprinkles, and chocolate Mickey ears (Available at Creature Comforts Dec. 1– Jan. 2) EPCOT ©Disney Spiked Frozen Apple Pie – Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine with Minute Maid® Apple Juice and Cinnamon (Available at Block & Hans now – Dec. 31) Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Sneak Peek! Maple Bûche de Noël – Maple mousse and cranberry rolled in gingerbread chiffon cake Disney notes that they will soon be sharing their Foodie Guide for the upcoming Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. We are so excited to try all of these treats! When they are released, we will be sure to give you our full review! Here is a TON of holiday merchandise we found in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What Disney holiday treat are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post Oh What Fun! Here Are ALL of the Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Like many of you, I absolutely love the holiday season at Disney Parks, especially all the festive food and drink. Our Walt Disney World chefs and mixologists have again created yummy treats and sips that will make your holiday visit to our parks, well, delicious! I pulled together a list of edible holiday highlights – just a few of my favorites from our park kitchens. Be sure to check out all the holiday offerings when you visit the parks and let us know your favorites! Magic Kingdom Park Twice Upon a Cupcake – A confetti Christmas tree tops a vanilla cupcake with a red velvet hidden Mickey (Available at Main Street Bakery Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) Let it Snow Taco – Sugar cookie “taco shell” filled with salted caramel and spiced chocolate mousse (Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) An Orange Bird Christmas – Orange–scented white chocolate mousse filled with orange curd (Available at Sunshine Tree Terrace Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) Chip and Dale Christmas Churros – Gingerbread churros topped with apple pie filling and chocolate chips (Available at Westward Ho Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) Pistachio Chai Tea Float – Pistachio soft–serve, spiced chai tea, and a red velvet cake pop ornament (Available at Aloha Isle Nov. 6 – Dec. 30) Disney’s Hollywood Studios Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate – Frozen salted caramel hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, green sugar, and a chocolate drizzle served with a souvenir Mickey Glow (Available at PizzeRizzo, Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, and Rosie’s All–American Café Nov. 6 – Jan. 4) Mickey’s Holiday Cookie – Vanilla butter cookie enrobed with white chocolate and sugar snowflakes (Available at ABC Commissary and Rosie’s All–American Café Nov. 6 – Jan. 4) Holiday Whoopie Pie – Red velvet whoopie pie filled with a classic cream cheese filling (Available at The Trolley Car Café and Backlot Express Nov. 6 – Jan. 4) Olaf’s Snow Flurry – Yellow cupcake with vanilla buttercream, snow flurry sugar, and Olaf Glow (Available at Rosie’s All–American Café Nov. 6 – Jan. 4) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park White–Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse – White chocolate peppermint cream cheese mousse with peppermint sauce and chocolate cookie crumbles (Available at Satu’li Canteen Dec. 20 – Jan. 2) Menagerie Cupcake – Gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese frosting topped with a white chocolate bear (Available at Creature Comforts, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Restaurantosaurus Dec. 1–30) Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich – Vanilla Ice Cream sandwiched between two pumpkin cookies decorated with fall sprinkles (Available at Dino–Bite Snacks Nov. 1–30) Santa Mickey Mousse – White chocolate peppermint mousse dome on a brownie base, snowflake sprinkles, and chocolate Mickey ears (Available at Creature Comforts Dec. 1– Jan. 2) EPCOT Spiked Frozen Apple Pie – Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine with Minute Maid® Apple Juice and Cinnamon (Available at Block & Hans now – Dec. 31) Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Sneak Peek! Maple Bûche de Noël – Maple mousse and cranberry rolled in gingerbread chiffon cake We will be sharing our annual Foodie Guide to the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays so be sure to check Disney Parks Blog next week – you won’t want to miss any of the festive Holiday Kitchen offerings! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/e-SBOilQ8gUView the full article

We’ve had a FULL day in the parks for Halloween! We’ve snacked on some festive treats, seen some pretty big crowds, and even witnessed a small fire in the Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom But, we had to leave time to pop into the stores during our visit to Disney World to snatch up any remaining Halloween goodies and start our Christmas shopping! And, during our travels around the parks today, new MagicBands were popping up left and right (we had to resist the want to buy them all)! Over at the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom, you can add an extra wicked flair to the end of the spooky season with the Hades MagicBand… Hades MagicBand …or team up with your best pals to match in the Rescue Rangers MagicBand, complete with Chip, Dale, Gadget, and the rest of the gang! Rescue Rangers MagicBand But, that’s not all, because Mouse Gear in EPCOT was also sporting new MagicBands on its shelves too. Just in time for the beginning of the holiday season on November 6th in Disney World, you can wear the Christmas MagicBand that will pair perfectly with your sweaters and spirit jerseys for $29.99. Christmas MagicBand We’re always game for a new color trend in the parks, and the Wishes Come True Blue line doesn’t disappoint!! While we’ve already seen the Minnie Ears and Face Mask in the parks, now you can look as iconic as Sorcerer Mickey in the Wishes Come True MagicBand too! Wishes Come True Blue MagicBand The royal blue band is decorated with stars, Mickey heads, and even a little Sorcerer Mickey Hat to tie the whole look together for $34.99. Wishes Come True Blue MagicBand We’ve basically built our own mini-army of Wishables on our shelves, and we still want more! And, the new Wishables Slap MagicBand is just as cute as it is fun to use… Wishables MagicBand …with Mickey and Pluto looking sweet on one side… Wishables MagicBand …and Minnie and Donald looking sassy on the other for $24.99! Wishables MagicBand That’s a lot of new MagicBands in just one day! Maybe it’s a bit of that Halloween magic conjuring them up (you never know)! As we keep making our way around the parks, we’ll give you a look at the newest and cutest merchandise we find in Disney World soon! You’re going to want to snatch up these adorable Baby Yoda Cases in Disney World ASAP! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What new MagicBand is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post You Need to See the FIVE New MagicBands We Found in Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List 10 Things You Can Personalize with Your Name in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: a Weird Blue Pluto, an Updated Character Sighting, and Bwana Bob’s BACK! View the full article

As the Halloween season comes to a close in the parks, we’re happy to enjoy a few extra treats along the way! Halloween Liquid Nitro Cake Pop Even though we had spooky themed cupcakes, cookies, and cake pops in Disney World today, we’ve always got room for some candy! And, October 31st seems like quite the perfect day for extra goodies as you watch your favorite Halloween movies at home. While we were hopping around Disney World, we noticed that the Pixar bags of sweets are now a part of a BOGO candy deal! BOGO Deal Along with Goofy’s Candy Co. snacks and “chocolate favorites,” now you can treat yo’self to Woody’s Strawberry Licorice Wheels… Woody’s Strawberry Licorice Wheels …Sulley’s Blue Raspberry Jellies… Sulley’s Blue Raspberry Jellies …and Disgust’s Rainbow Belts (that we’re sure Bing Bong would approve of)! Disgust’s Rainbow Belts Since you only have to purchase one bag before you get a second one for FREE, grown-ups can totally skip the trick-or-treating and snack on these instead. As we continue making our way around the parks, we’ll give you a look at all the other deals you can find in Disney World too! Take a look at the strange look that Buzz Lightyear was sporting in the parks today! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What Disney candy bags will you be snagging with the BOGO deal? Let us know in the comments below! The post We Spotted a BOGO Candy Deal in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Dawa Bar Reopens and the Welcomed Return of Pumpkin Fudge! What’s New at Disney’s Old Key West Resort: Halloween Decor, Spooky Snacks, and More! What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney Springs! Tren-D Holiday Display And, we’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, and entertainment to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney Springs Food Update D-Luxe Burger Boozy gelato shakes are back at D-Luxe Burger for the and are the perfect mid-day treat! This year, the Bananas Foster Gelato Shake is back with Bols Creme de Banana liqueur, toasted marshmallow flavor, crushed graham crackers, caramel, and vanilla gelato all mixed together for $12… Bananas Foster Milkshake …along with the Smoked Bourbon Gelato Shake that combines sweet and salty together with a kick of bourbon for $14. Smoked Bourbon Gelato Shake Plus, a drink with a BACON garnish is a must if you’re heading to Disney Springs! Take a look at the details on the boozy gelato shakes at D-Luxe for the holidays here! Coca Cola Rooftop Bar Along with D-Luxe Burger, the Coca Cola Rooftop Bar is serving up somethin’ old and somethin’ new for Christmastime! (And, yes, they’re just as tasty as they are cute!) Coca Cola Holiday Drinks The Winter Spiced Cranberry is back again with a cocktail of Jack Daniels Fire, Winter Spiced Cranberry Sprite, Grenadine, Cranberries, and Mint Leaves for $13. But, there’s also a Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry mocktail for $5, so your kiddos can sip on something festive too! Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry But, we also tried the Gingerbread Coke Float for the first time, which tasted like a spicy and sweet shake! Gingerbread Coke The boozy version of the float is made with Kahlua, Bacardi, Coca Cola, Ice Cream, and a Gingerbread Cookie for $15, while the non-alcoholic version is available for $5. Read our full review of the two new holiday sips at the Coca Cola Rooftop Bar here! Disney Springs Merchandise Update World of Disney We know it might be Halloween weekend, but we’ve been having a Star Wars marathon in honor of the arrival of The Mandalorian‘s second season on Disney+! While we’ve been excitedly watching the debut of the show, we’ve been cozying up in the new Endor Spirit Jersey… Endor Spirit Jersey …that’s decked out in stars, a sweet Ewok, and the Death Star on the bright blue jersey. Endor Spirit Jersey You can also channel your inner bounty hunter with the Mandalorian Spirit Jersey, featuring Mando’s helmet on the front… The Mandalorian Spirit Jersey …and The Mandalorian logo on the back! The Mandalorian Spirit Jersey (We just need a Baby Yoda Plush to cuddle up with now.) Check out the new Star Wars Spirit Jerseys in Disney Springs here! We also spotted The Mandalorian Comic Book Shirts featuring a cover with Baby Yoda and Mando lookin’ like a snazzy space team for $26.99… The Mandalorian Shirt …while you can join one of their adventures with the comic strip tee for $19.99. The Mandalorian Comic Book Strip Shirt Since Christmas is around the corner, we can’t wait to walk around the parks wearing the new Fluffy Spirit Jersey! It’s just SO SOFT and wool-like, making us want to sip on a hot cocoa as we walk around the parks… Walt Disney World Fluffy Spirit Jersey …complete with Christmas lights glittering all around us. Walt Disney World Fluffy Spirit Jersey Can you tell we’re really excited for Christmas?? Take a look at all the details of the Fluffy Spirit Jersey at the World of Disney here! As you put on your spirit jerseys, you can also pair them with the Mickey Beanie for $19.99… Mickey Beanie …or the Stitch Beanie for $19.99 with etched bb characters faces! Stitch Beanie Marketplace Co-Op Although our fridges are going to be full of Christmas cookies, you can also decorate them in holiday magnets to ring in the season too! Christmas Magnets Over at the Marketplace Co-Op, you can find Christmas Magnets with snowmen, trees, Mickey and Minnie, and more for $14.99 each! Christmas Magnets Wonderful World of Memories Since the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is coming to a close and Festival of the Holidays will be starting soon, we’re a bit of a way away from the Flower and Garden Festival! But, you can find a few floral favorites from the event at the Wonderful World of Memories for 50% off instead of its previous 30% off sale! Flower and Garden Discount Disney Pin Traders Pin Traders was serving us some LEWKS with a whole shelf full of new pins! It’s been one heavily The Mandalorian themed What’s New at Disney Springs, but there’s a bit more merchandise left! You can look like a space traveler in the Baby Yoda Pin for $12.99… Baby Yoda Pin …The Mandalorian Pin Set for $27.99… The Mandalorian Pins …and the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Pin Set for $27.99! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Pins We’re big fans of retro merchandise, and Disney is throwing it back with the Boy Band Pins… Boy Band Pins …Dance Party Pins… Dance Party Pins …and 80’s Hair Pins for $24.99 each! We’re not even sure if a Dinglehopper would tame Scuttle’s wild hair! 80’s Hair Pins The Disney Princess all have their strong suits, and you can fashion whatever one you identify with the most wearing the Princess Pin Set for $24.99. Disney Princess Pins But, you might be more of a prince, so you can fashion the Beast Pin for $12.99 before you have your own magical transformation! Beast Pin Plus, some of our other favorite characters were chilling on the shelves, like the Olaf Pin… Olaf Pin …and the Holiday Spider-Man Pin, both for $9.99 each! Spider-Man Pin We all have a different reason we love Disney so much! And, you can rep YOUR favorite thing about Disney World wearing the Parks Pins for $24.99! (It’s obviously the food for us.) Disney Parks Pins The Spice and Tea Exchange The Spice and Tea Exchange is finishing out the Halloween season with fun crafts and games for kids to enjoy! (Um, hopefully, adults too!) Halloween Events Kids who decide to participate can play games where they toss a bean bag inside a pumpkin… Pumpkin Toss …or a ring on a spider… Spider Toss …in order to score a treat full of goodies! Treat Bags An arts and crafts table was also available as Halloween music played in the stores. Arts and Crafts Table Plus, the employees were REALLY getting into the spirit by wearing costumes and having a blast too! Spice and Tea Exchange LEGO Store As you’re watching The Mandalorian during your family night, the LEGO has got you covered with an evening of fun! LEGO The Mandalorian Sign Everyone can help build your very own LEGO Baby Yoda Figurine for $79.99 to feature in your home as a reminder of how much you all love Star Wars. Baby Yoda LEGO Disney Springs Entertainment Update Christmas Decorations It’s STILL the Halloween season (even if it’s just for a few hours more), but Christmas decorations have started to sweep across the parks and Disney Springs! Restaurants like Raglan Road have already put out festive bike baskets… Holiday Decorations at Raglan Road …while stores have set up their Christmas trees and gifts! Holiday Decorations Poinsettias are already hanging up outside to really get everyone in the holiday mood… Holiday Decorations …as storefronts feature merchandise that you can find in Disney World over the coming months! Holiday Window Display We’re excited to see what else Disney has in store. Here are some of the holiday decorations we’ve found around Disney World so far! We’ve been patiently waiting for snoap to flurry into Disney World this holiday season. Even though we’ve been using the hand-held personal Snoap Wand, we spotted Snoap Machines finally being installed in Disney Springs! Although snoap isn’t set to be in action until November 6th, we can’t wait to walk through Disney’s very own Winter Wonderland again. Snoap Machines Carousel and Train Although many entertainment options have been closed in Disney Springs, the Carousel and Train Rides are back open for your little ones to experience during your trip! Disney Springs Carousel The carousel is now open from 1PM until 9PM and costs one token per rider (two tokens cost $5 at a nearby machine). Disney Springs Carousel We bet you could take some seriously cute Christmas photos of your kiddos in their holiday outfits as they ride around Disney Springs in the decked out train too! Disney Springs Train Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney Springs! We’ll catch you next time or more merchandise, entertainment, and food updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney Springs: Halloween Mini Games, 80s Retro Pins, and a Boozy Gingerbread Drink! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! What’s New in Disney Springs: Retro Hats, Boozy Snacks, Sequin and Pineapple Backpacks! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

Have you ever seen a more beautiful cookie in your life? ©Ghirardelli Just this picture is enough to leave us in a puddle of drool. Just in time for the holidays, we have the recipe for these Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies! The absolute highlight of these cookies are the chocolate chips. These aren’t just any, regular chocolate chips. These are 72% Cacao Chocolate Chips, PERFECT for dark chocolate recipes. This recipe will make 36 of these glorious delights. ©Ghirardelli The Ingredients 1 stick of unsalted butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cups dark brown sugar, lightly packed 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 bag (10 ounces) of 72% Cacao Chocolate Chips (divided) ©Ghirardelli The Recipe Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda. In a small saucepan, melt the butter on low heat until browned. In a large bowl, add 3/4 cups chocolate chips. Pour the browned butter over the chips and mix until melted. In the large bowl, with the melted butter and chocolate chips, add both the granulated and brown sugar, the vanilla, and the salt. Stir. Add eggs one at a time to the wet mixture. Fold in dry ingredient until just combined, and stir in remaining chips. Drop by rounded tablespoon on to parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. Cook cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. We hope you enjoy these rich, dark chocolate chip cookies! Click here for another fantastic cookie recipe! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did you try this recipe? How did your cookies turn out? Tell us in the comments! The post RECIPE: Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Cookies That Are Perfect for the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Want to Make Disney’s Jack-Jack Num Num Cookies at Home?! We’ve Got the ADORABLE Recipe! Fun Find: Star Wars Dark Chocolate Bar at The Ganachery in Disney Springs The 10 Yummiest Disney Recipes To Make At Home This Week! View the full article

It may be Halloween, but the winter holidays are everywhere in Disney World. Holiday Starbucks Merchandise at Mouse Gear We’ve seen LOADS of holiday merch and winter treats popping up, and now we’ve got even more festive merch. This time, featuring Baby Yoda! Over at Mouse Gear in EPCOT, we spotted the Star Wars Holiday Phone Cases! Who doesn’t love the holidays AND Baby Yoda?!? Holiday Phone Cases The first phone case we saw was the Season’s Greetings Star Wars Phone Case. This one is a light blue, wintery color with snowflakes all over. And, in the center, Baby Yoda is in what appears to be a snow globe that says “Season’s Greetings” and “Merry Force Be With You.” Baby Yoda Holiday Phone Case Baby Yoda is just too adorable on this one! This can be your holiday phone case for $29.99. The other phone case we found is the Christmas Lights Baby Yoda Phone Case. If you are a fan of looking at Christmas lights each year, this one is perfect for you! It features Baby Yoda all over the case wrapped in lights. Baby Yoda Holiday Phone Case The design is super fun on its own, but this case ALSO has the 3D effect! This phone case is $34.99. It may be Halloween, but we are so excited for the holidays this year! As always, we will keep you updated on the latest Disney holiday merch. We found a LOT of holiday merch in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite holiday merchandise so far this year? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Get Festive With Baby Yoda on These NEW Phone Cases in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This is the Way! The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Has Flown into Disney World! This Festive Groot We Found At Disney World Is A Long Way From Home! Get a Whiff of the New SCENTED Holiday Snack Plush in Epcot! View the full article

October has been quite an eventful month for EPCOT! Elsa at the Photo Op Area in Norway Since EPCOT reopened, the park has been keeping busy with the Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival as well as construction and character updates. (It’s also been the center of some major project and firework drama!) This month alone we’ve seen a ton of changes while the theme park adapts to the new safety protocols and moves forward on attraction construction. Let’s take a look at the 5 most important changes we’ve seen happen at EPCOT this month! Morocco Pavilion is Acquired by Disney The Morocco Pavilion in World Showcase was funded and designed by the Kingdom of Morocco. Since EPCOT opened, an independent vendor ran the restaurants, gift shops, and exhibits located inside of the pavilion. That is, until now. Disney representatives and Operating Participants of the Morrocco Pavilion made a statement that by the end of the year, Disney will assume all operations and “under Disney’s operation, the pavilion will continue to honor the rich traditions and legacy it has since it opened.” Morocco Pavilion This means Disney now has complete control over the Pavilion’s restaurants and merchandise shops. It’s unclear what may or may not change under the operation of Disney. However, we did notice that Spice Road Table stopped taking reservations for dates starting mid-December. This could be a simple closure for refurbishment or linked to the acquisition. We’ll keep following up on this story! Check out details regarding the Morocco Pavilion Acquisition here! Annual Passholder Pop-Up Shop Disney has been enticing Annual Passholders with HUGE discounts on merchandise. Just recently, a new pop-up shop was opened inside the Germany Pavilion that’s full of exclusive souvenirs and majorly discounted Disney gear. The gift shop is exclusive to Passholders and they can apply their hefty discounts to the marked down merch and new arrivals! Disneyland Paris Items from the Pop-Up Shop The pop-up shop is a central hub for Passholders to get all their exclusive merchandise in one place. It’s sure to lure in more Passholders to the theme park during the weekdays. It’s also been recently stocked with new holiday t-shirts, phone cases, magnets, and more! The current hours of operation are from Monday – Friday from 11:30AM to park close. Check out photos of the pop-up shop and exclusive Annual Passholder merchandise! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Entrance Sign The new attraction based on the film, Ratatouille, is part of a big expansion to the France Pavilion in EPCOT. (The ride will be a short distance away from a fancy new crêpe shop, too!) We’ve been taking A LOT of rides on the Disney Skyliner to get a glimpse of the construction updates on the ride and surrounding area. Just recently we got a good look at the iconic entrance marquee that will welcome guests to the new ride! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Marquee Installed The sign installation means guests are one HUGE step closer to getting to experience the attraction. An opening date has not been announced yet, but we are keeping a keen eye on this part of EPCOT. Take a closer look at the attraction entrance sign here! Character Meet and Greet Updates Anna and Elsa have been making their way around World Showcase in Character Promenades since the parks reopened. Anna sat comfortably in a horse-drawn carriage while Elsa pulled on her walking shoes and lead the way. Disney is now letting Elsa rest from her walking and greeting duties and the two can now be visited for stationary photo ops! They appear individually at the Norway Pavilion and guests can take a physically distanced photo with either of them. Anna in EPCOT Alice and Mary are also greeting in new locations! You can take distant photos with them holding an adorable watering can in the UK Pavilion. See more photos of Anna and Elsa’s meet and greets here! Two Restaurants Reopened Lastly, guests have now two more options for eats at EPCOT. The quick-service location, Lotus Blossom Cafe, reopened in the China Pavilion this month. The menu was reduced slightly, but EPCOT visitors can still get items like egg rolls, potstickers, and fried rice on-the-go! The other location to reopen is the table service restaurant, Chefs de France, in the France Pavilion. The menu was also altered with a new Prix Fixe option. Chefs de France Reopening By the way, everything we had at the reopened Chefs de France was the bomb dot com! We had SO much good bread, charcuterie, wine, french onion soup, and creme brûlée. 10/10…would totally try again! Check out our review of the newly reopened Chefs de France! All Disney World theme parks and surrounding areas are constantly changing and updating throughout the year. We’ll continue to monitor the area for important updates and fill you in on what you need to know for your next visit to Disney World! See the Biggest Changes in Magic Kingdom here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your absolute favorite thing about EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post The 5 Most Important Changes We’ve Seen in EPCOT This Month first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Hey DFB friends! We’re back with another what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios On our recent visit, we searched for the latest food, construction, and merchandise, and we’re here to share it with you. Here we go! Hollywood Studios Attraction Updates Rise of the Resistance We were lucky enough to score a Rise of the Resistance boarding pass. With the recent installation of plexiglass on the ride vehicles and in the pre-show room, we wanted to see if Disney would change the way guests experienced the attraction. When we visited last time, Cast Members still loaded one party per vehicle, but today they were loading two parties per car! Rise of the Resistance Now that there is a plexiglass barrier, more people can safely ride Rise of the Resistance. We sat in the second row with a party in front of us. Rise of the Resistance If anything changes on this attraction again, we will be sure to let you know! Here is more information on the new plexiglass at Rise of the Resistance Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Tatooine Traders In Tatooine Traders, we spotted a couple new Star Wars hats! The first one we saw was the Yoda Baseball Cap. This hat features Yoda himself and perhaps his most famous quote, “Do or do not, there is no try.” Yoda Hat On the back of the hat, it says Disney Parks, so everyone will know you got it from the theme parks! This hat is sold for $27.99. Yoda Hat To get you in the holiday spirit, we also spotted this Star Wars Holiday Hat! This is so festive and we are HERE for it! Star Wars Hat We love the combination of Storm Troopers, stockings, and gifts, plus the fuzzy bottom that says Star Wars. This can be yours for $29.99. We found a festive porg in Disney World Legends of Hollywood Over at Legends of Hollywood, we spotted the Pocahontas Alex and Ani Bangle! We have seen this online before, but now we’ve found it in the parks! Pocahontas Alex & Ani We also spotted the Flounder Alex and Ani Bangle in the park, even though we have seen it online! We are obsessed with all of these Disney bangles by Alex and Ani! Flounder Alex & Ani Both of these bangles are sold for $44.99 and you can buy them online or in Hollywood Studios. Check out this other Alex and Ani jewelry Keystone Clothiers In Keystone Clothiers, we spotted some new Baby Yoda PJs! Not only are these super cute, but the sequins that make up Baby Yoda are reversible! This set comes with a shirt and bottoms. Baby Yoda PJs We also found a Porg Keychain! If you are a fan of these adorable Star Wars creatures, you gotta have this. Just look at that little face! Porg Keychain You can purchase a porg keychain for $12.99. We love finding new Star Wars merch around Disney World! We found TONS of new Star Wars merch And that’s a wrap on our day in Hollywood Studios. We had a blast visiting all of the shops and restaurants (and even riding Rise of the Resistance), and we hope you had fun following along. Stay tuned for our next visit! Here is what’s new at EPCOT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. The post What's New in Hollywood Studios: New Ride Procedures for Rise of the Resistance and MORE 'Star Wars' Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Lots of Verrines, New Pixar Merch, and $1 Cheese Sauce! What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Character Necklaces, Star Wars Merch, and Updates to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Mystery Construction, a Missing Baby Yoda, and HUGE Crowds! View the full article

Things are always changing in Disney World! Sunset Boulevard Just a few days ago we found that holiday decorations had started to appear (a bit early), and we’ve seen some other new or different things popping up around the other parks. But, some very important changes have come to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this month. Today, we’re going through the top 5! If you haven’t visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a while, here are some of the biggest changes and new things that may not have been available when you last strolled through the park. 1. Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups We’ve got to start with what we think is set to be the BIGGEST change coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios — a revision in the way that morning boarding groups are accessed for arguably Disney World’s most popular ride, Rise of the Resistance. Although this change won’t take place until November 3rd, it was announced October 29th, so we’re counting it as a change for this month! Live Stormtroopers in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Essentially, starting November 3rd, if you want to sign up to potentially get a boarding group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, you’ll still need a valid ticket to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a valid Disney Park Pass reservation for the day you want to visit, BUT you’ll be able to access the virtual queue system and try to get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance starting at 7AM on the day of your park reservation from OUTSIDE of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! That means, you can be in your hotel room, getting breakfast, or wherever else you like and you can try to grab a boarding group at that time! Rise of the Resistance This could be a huge change especially for people who perhaps couldn’t make it through the gates of Disney’s Hollywood Studios in time to sign up for the morning boarding groups previously because they got delayed at breakfast or parking. We’ll definitely be testing out the new system once it starts and we’ll let you know if any other changes are made in the future. Click here for more details on this change coming to morning boarding group sign-ups! 2. Plexiglass Not 1, not 2, but 3 attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have gotten some plexiglass added to their ride vehicles or queue areas this month! There are now plexiglass dividers in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror… Plexiglass on Tower of Terror …in the queue for Slinky Dog Dash… Slinky Dog Dash …and on the vehicles at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Rise of the Resistance We anticipated that the plexiglass at Rise of the Resistance, in particular, could help increase capacity at that ride, and it appears Disney feels the same way. In a recent statement, they said, “To try to maximize the number of boarding groups we’re able to accommodate while adhering to current health and safety guidelines, we recently added a clear barrier between the two rows of seats on each First Order Fleet Transport vehicle inside the attraction. This enables us to invite more guests to board Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance each day.” Rise of the Resistance with Plexiglass Barrier At first, we didn’t see them seating two separate parties in the same vehicle, but during our most recent visit, they were in fact seating more than one party per vehicle (separated by the plexiglass divider). Rise of the Resistance We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more updates on this situation, and see if plexiglass is added to any other attractions or queues in Hollywood Studios in the future. Click here to learn more about the plexiglass on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance 3. Ronto Roasters Sometimes there is nothing better than grabbing a seat in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and just munching away on a Ronto Wrap (or 2, or 3!) from Ronto Roasters. Ronto Wrap in Disney World This month, we noticed that Ronto Roasters was actually starting to close at 3PM each day. But our Ronto Wraps! How can we survive the night without one?! No need to worry! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Starting at 3PM, until close, you can actually get a Ronto Wrap next door at Docking Bay 7! Hooray! Click here to read about this change and how you can still get those delicious wraps in the afternoon! 4. Droid and Lightsaber Pieces More changes have come to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge this month as well. If you built a droid at Droid Depot, but are looking to change out some of its pieces, you didn’t really have the ability to do that easily before, but now you do! Droid Depot That’s right — your trusty droid companion can get a fun makeover! This month, we saw a number of head and body pieces starting to be sold individually in Droid Depot. Droid Parts Looking to give your droid a makeover? Click here to read more! But that’s not all. If you built a lightsaber in Savi’s Workshop, but would like to customize it even further, you can now buy some “scrap metal” (A.K.A. lightsaber parts) and make your saber truly unique. Lightsaber Parts- Savi’s Workshop If you build a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop, you’re limited to just the pieces in the theme you select initially. No mixing and matching to make the saber of your dreams! That’s STILL the case when you do the full saber building experience at Savi’s but now you can buy additional parts from ANY of the themes to customize your build! That means you can pick from some Power & Control parts… Power and Control- Savi’s Workshop …or add a little Elemental Nature spin to your lightsaber’s look. Elemental Nature- Savi’s Workshop It really gives you the ability to continue the customization process beyond your Savi’s experience! Check out more details on how you can get more parts to further customize your lightsaber here! 5. Return of Character Dining Last, but certainly not least, we saw Character Dining recently return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Technically, this return came at the very end of September, but we’re being a bit generous with our “this month” timeline here. Specifically, we saw character dining make its comeback with Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood & Vine, and BOY were their Halloween outfits adorable! Minnie! This former buffet is now serving up plated meals and characters are visiting regularly at a distance. We definitely LOVED seeing Mickey and friends again in this modified character dining experience (plus the food was surprisingly good too!). Click here to see more photos of Mickey and friends dressed in their Halloween best! We also got some important announcements this month about MORE seasonal character dining experiences returning to this spot including Minnie’s Holiday Dine, Silver Screen Dine, and more! Minnie Mouse We can’t wait to experience these in the coming months! Click here to check out all of the details on these themed character dining experiences coming soon! Well, that’s our list of the top 5 changes that we’ve seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the last month (or so). We’re always on the lookout for more news and updates, so be sure to come back for all the latest. Click here to see what else is new in Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these changes are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post The 5 Most Important Changes We’ve Seen in Disney's Hollywood Studios This Month first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Dedication Ceremony Prepares Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Welcome Guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! View the full article

We have more updates on the newest Disney app to be launched on November 1st! ©Disney We previously reported that we had seen a new app for Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa. We now have the details on who this new app is for, and how it will help resort guests plan and manage their vacation reservations! Recently, Disney announced that on November 1st, the same day the Aulani Disney Resort and Spa will begin its phased reopening, Disney will also be launching the Aulani Resort Mobile App. ©Disney Parks Blog This app seems to have some of the functions of the My Disney Experience App in that it allows guests to: Manage their Aulani Resort reservation details Check-in through the online check-in service Find places of interest on the map ©Disney Parks Blog Disney has also mentioned that the app will help families maximize their time with their family by allowing guests to plan their day, search for daily activities, and stay connected to the magic during their visit. ©Disney Aulani officially reopens tomorrow! Make sure to download the new app if you are planning a trip out to Aulani! Click here to learn more about the REOPENING OFFER available at Aulani! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Aulani? Tell us all about your experience in the comments! The post Disney's Aulani Resort Launches Mobile App Ahead of Phased Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Aulani Resort Now Has Its Own Mobile App! Food Photo: See the Pineapple-Filled Churro from Disney’s Aulani Resort! News! Disney’s Aulani Resort Updates Its Health and Safety Procedures View the full article

Kringla Bakeri og Kafe has been baking up treats in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion for quite some time. Kringla Bakeri og Kafe sign The bakery reopened back in September, serving some Norwegian favorites such as the Troll Horn and School Bread. However, they were missing a pretty iconic treat…Rice Cream! Recently, we spotted the Rice Cream BACK in the bakery cases! Oh, how we missed you! Kringla Bakeri og Kafe This treat is made of a vanilla rice pudding base and a strawberry glaze on top. Simple yet delicious! The strawberries perfectly compliment the rice pudding and make this a refreshingly light snack. If you are not used to the texture of rice pudding, you may not like this! It is not as smooth or creamy as plain pudding because of the rice. Rice Cream We thought this treat was lacking a little bit today because it is usually filled to the top of the cup. It was still satisfying, we are just used to them completely filled! Anyone looking for a slightly sweet treat and doesn’t mind the rice texture will enjoy this. Rice Cream You can find this in EPCOT’s Norway pavilion for $3.79. We are hoping this treat is back and here to stay! We will continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney snack news. Check out this treat with a Halloween makeover Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite treat from Kringla Bakeri? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! One of Our Favorite EPCOT Treats is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: YASSSS! Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Is Set to Reopen in Disney World TOMORROW! Review: Sven’s Apple Cheesecake at Kringla Bakeri in Epcot’s Norway REVIEW: This ADORABLE New Frozen 2 Cupcake Is Bruni-ful in Disney World! View the full article

Sometimes things go wrong in Disney World. Cinderella Castle We’ve seen countless animatronic malfunctions, and boats have sunk with guests in them, but today there was an incident that caused the evacuation of TWO attractions! Today, as we were enjoying the opening number of the Country Bear Jamboree show, the lights turned on and there was an announcement telling guests to evacuate. Country Bear Jamboree Evacuation We later found out that there was a small fire in the kitchen of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe! This caused both the Country Bear Jamboree and the Tiki Room to be evacuated. The fire at the restaurant was not visible to any guests, a Cast Member told us that was the reason for the evacuation and the long line at the Tiki Room. Tiki Room Line After Evacuation If we learn anymore about this incident, we will be sure to update you, so stay tuned! This Elsa animatronic malfunction describes all of us in 2020 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is the craziest thing that’s happened to you in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! TWO Disney World Attractions Evacuated After Small Fire! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! A NEW Dole Whip Float Has Landed at Disney World’s Aloha Isle! Spotted! Digital Tip Boards Have Arrived in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS! View the full article

Who else is all dressed up and ready to celebrate Halloween? (And, yes, a themed spirit jersey does count!) Halloween Cupcake While we love carving pumpkins and watching scary movies at home, Disney World is still one of our top places to visit on October 31st! Today may be filled with treats like the Halloween Cupcake, Cookie, and Nitro Cake Pop, there’s a surprise for guests on the My Disney Experience app, too. When we hopped onto My Disney Experience today, we were greeted with a little Halloween adventure! A few ghosts have teamed together to give Cinderella Castle a wicked makeover, complete with Mickey pumpkins, orange flags, and twisted trees. We almost wish Cinderella Castle could look this spooktacular each night when we’re in Magic Kingdom. However, we’re admiring the last bits of the Halloween decorations before Christmas takes over soon! Take a look at the crowds we’ve seen inside the parks today for Halloween! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are some of your Halloween plans for the day? Let us know in the comments below! The post Video: Ghosts Are Giving Cinderella Castle a Halloween Makeover on the Disney World App! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: TRON Coaster Updates, Gaston Tavern’s Re-Opening, and SO MANY Halloween Goodies! PHOTOS and VIDEO: The Dapper Dans Are BACK in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: a Weird Blue Pluto, an Updated Character Sighting, and Bwana Bob’s BACK! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Monsters, Inc. has been getting plenty of well-deserved love recently. The Monsters Inc. Team Gracing the Scare Floor We have been seeing more and more Monsters related merchandise, like the Monsters University Spirit Jersey, the Wishables collection, a MagicBand, and even as a costume in the Disney Pixar Alien REMIX line. We have loved seeing all of the fun, creative merchandise around Disney and Disney Springs. But this newest piece might be the best one yet — it’s sure to leave you SCREAMING! You can now buy your very own Scream Canister! Scream Canister ©Disney Available on shopDisney for $24.99, this Monsters, Inc. Scream Canister Water Bottle looks EXACTLY like the canisters from the movie! Scream Canister ©Disney But this water bottle doesn’t just LOOK like a scream canister, it SOUNDS like one, too! When you press the red button on the top and twist the lid, you’ll release “unrefined screams!” Scream Canister ©Disney If you’re worried about people giving you funny looks because of your screaming water bottle, know that you are able to turn off the sound effect by just pressing the red button on the top a second time. Scream Canister ©Disney We think this drinkware will be a MUST for your next Mike Wazowski costume! We will continue to be on the lookout for fun must-haves like this one so stay tuned!! Click here to purchase the Scream Canister Water Bottle! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this screaming water bottle? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Latest Water Bottle Is Sure to Leave You SCREAMING! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: AAHH! We Can’t Get Enough of Disney’s New Mike Wazowski Wristlet! OoOOooh Disney’s Latest Alien Remix Release Features Cars, Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc Characters! BIG Cyber Monday Deals on shopDisney are HERE! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Can you believe it’s already Halloween? It only feels like yesterday we were just finding out that Disney World would be bringing back some of its best entertainment for spooky season. Halloween at Magic Kingdom While we’ve been hopping around the parks today to see how the crowds are stacking up, stores are giving us ALL those great Halloween sales before we dive into the Christmas season! And, Hot Topic is celebrating All Hallow’s Eve with a HUGE Halloween sale! Disney fans alike can pick up items from some of their favorite films for 31% off today only. As you watch Hocus Pocus for the 1,000th time tonight, we think that the Her Universe Hocus Pocus Book Cover Sweatshirt is the perfect spellbinding outfit to wear for $25.46! ©Hot Topic We love all the orange details against the black tee! Click here to snag the Her Universe Hocus Pocus Book Cover Sweatshirt! Or, if you’re looking to dress things up, you can wear The Nightmare Before Christmas Mesh Back Dress with bones, ghosts, and other ghoulish designs on the front… ©Hot Topic …and a mesh back featuring an image of Jack and Sally together for $24.08! ©Hot Topic (Talk about business in the front, party in the back, right?) Purchase The Nightmare Before Christmas Mesh Back Dress here! The second Halloween ends, we’re ready to count down until the next spooky season. ©Hot Topic And, you can start keeping track of how many more days you’ve got left until the next round of Pumpkin Spice with The Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Countdown Clock, hosted by Oogie Boogie himself for $29.60. Get The Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Countdown Clock HERE! As the temperature drops a bit this Fall, you can stay warm and cozy in the Disney Lilo and Stitch Sherpa Hoodie. ©Hot Topic Since Stitch is an alien, you can basically pass this off as your Halloween costume for $34.43! Take a closer look at the Disney Lilo and Stitch Sherpa Hoodie here! We’ve loved exploring the parks for Halloween, and we can’t wait to continue seeing the holidays take over stores in person and online soon! Make sure to eat lots of candy for us today, friends! Hungry for some festive treats? Take a look at the Halloween Cake Pop we spotted in Disney World today! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What has been your favorite Halloween purchase this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post End October on a Spooky Note with This BIG Sale on Disney Halloween Items Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: EEK! It’s Time to Pre-Order These Seriously Spoopy Loungefly x Disney Halloween Bags! These NEW Disney x Loungefly ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Minnie Ears Are Adorably Spooky! A Glow-in-the-Dark Zero? This NEW ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Toy in Disney World Is Sure to Be a Hit! View the full article

runDisney’s Virtual Wine and Dine Weekend is less than a week away! ©runDisney Just in time for the virtual event, runDisney Blog released an Emperor’s New Groove-inspired DIY project that is perfect to get you ready (and hydrated) before your 5k event! Don’t worry, there isn’t any poison in this bottle, and I don’t think it’s a transformative llama potion, either. ©runDisney If you’re looking for something to get you in the spirit prior to the virtual 5k race themed after the less-villainous and more lovable Kronk and Ezma, you should definitely try out this water bottle DIY. ©runDisney For this wickedly cute DIY, you will need: A craft cutter A 12″x12″ cutting mat White permanent vinyl Transfer tape Weeding tools A pink water bottle The llama image found here. ©runDisney Now for the instructions! Measure your water bottle so you know how big to make the design Scale the design to a size good for your bottle Use the craft cutter to cut out the design Remove the extra vinyl around and inside the design ©runDisney Put the transfer tape over the vinyl design, and make sure the tape sticks to the vinyl Peel the vinyl off of the backing so all that is left is the vinyl design on the transfer tape Place the transfer tape on to the water bottle, ensuring your design is in the right spot Press the vinyl on to the water bottle Remove the transfer tape! ©runDisney Happy crafting and happy running! Click here for more information on the 2021 runDisney events! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever competed in a runDisney Virtual Event? Let us know in the comments! The post Create an 'Emperor's New Groove' Llama Potion Water Bottle With a Disney DIY! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Another Limited Edition runDisney MagicBand Makes its Debut! Get Ready to DINE and DASH with this NEW Wine and Dine Half Marathon Merch Coming to Disney World! Transportation and Expo INFO for runDisney’s Wine and Dine Marathon Weekend Participants View the full article

We already knew that Disney World would be busy on Halloween! We saw park pass reservations for today disappear pretty quickly, after all! Halloween at Magic Kingdom But we are there on the spookiest day of the year, and we’ve got photos and videos to show you just how crowded it really is! When it comes to celebrating the spookiest day of the year, what better place than the Most Magical Place on Earth?! After all, Magic Kingdom IS home to the quintessential Halloween-y ride! Speaking of The Haunted Mansion, we HAD to make it our first stop on Halloween! After saying hello to Madame Leota… Honestly, the drained river MIGHT be the spookiest thing we’ve seen this year! Magic Kingdom Halloween 2020 Although Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was canceled this year, we get why Disney fans would want to spend Halloween at the parks, especially with adults being able to wear costumes during regular operating hours! But also keep in mind that many lines look longer than they really are due to social distancing. Sir Mickey’s Line Overall, it seems the park wasn’t quite as swarming as Labor Day weekend, which reached capacity limits. We will keep adding to this post throughout the day, so stay tuned! Also, please note the parks are still operating at a 25% capacity with guests, according to Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek. So although this seems like a busy day, it’s not nearly as crowded as it has been on previous Halloweens! Photos and Videos! Check Out the Labor Day Crowds in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you visit Disney World today on Halloween? Let us know in the comments! The post Photos and Videos: Look at the Halloween Crowds in Magic Kingdom Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is Disney World Safe, and Should YOU Go? What’s This?? You Can Watch Disney’s 2019 Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks Whenever You Want! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: TRON Coaster Updates, Gaston Tavern’s Re-Opening, and SO MANY Halloween Goodies! View the full article

When it comes to must-have Disneyland snacks, their beignets are definitely toward the top of the list! And if you’re looking for top-notch Disneyland beignets, you have to stop by Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express in Downtown Disney! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express We heard that Jazz Kitchen Express was serving up some seasonal dipping sauces to accompany their iconic beignets, so we hurried on over to Downtown Disney to try them for ourselves! We found not one, not two, but THREE seasonal dipping sauces you can order to sink your fresh beignets in! Now, we fully endorse eating any amount of Jazz Kitchen Express’ beignets sans sauce…but if you feel so inclined, you can totally level up your beignet game by trying these sauces out! Jazz Kitchen Express In addition to their classic (and to-die-for) chocolate dipping sauce, you can sample Praline-Maple Anglaise, Caramel Apple, and BOO-Berry. So, naturally, we got all three of them. Seasonal Dipping Sauces: Praline-Maple Anglaise, Caramel Apple, and BOO-Berry First up was the Praline-Maple Anglaise. This was definitely the “lighter” of the three sauces, as a crème anglaise typically is (you can see in the photo it’s not as thick as the other two sauces are). Still, it was packed with flavor and was a yummy addition to our beignets! Praline-Maple Anglaise dipping sauce Next up was the Caramel Apple! This dipping sauce was DEFINITELY more on the “apple” side of the flavor spectrum than the “caramel” side, and we actually would have preferred it to be the other way around! Nothing beats caramel, and we found the apple flavor to get a little in the way of that! If you’re an apple lover, however, this sauce will be right up your alley. Original New Orleans Beignet with Caramel Apple dipping sauce Finally, there was BOO-Berry, and BOY was this sauce packed with berry flavors! Much like the Caramel Apple, if you’re into berry jams, this is the sauce for you. If it’s not your cup of tea, however, we recommend you stick to the more mild Anglaise sauce or the classic chocolate sauce. BOO-Berry dipping sauce Each sauce costs an additional $1.49 a piece, and we think there’s a sauce for everyone at Jazz Kitchen Express! Try them for yourselves before they’re gone! Click here to read another recent review of a limited-time fall treat in Downtown Disney! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite fall treat to try at either Disneyland or Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW! We Dipped Into THREE Fall Beignet Sauces in Downtown Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! We Were Reunited With Our Beloved Beignets at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express in Disneyland! More Restaurants Are Offering Mobile Ordering in Disneyland! There’s a NEW Place to Get Mickey Beignets in Disneyland Resort! View the full article

This year has seen some difficult circumstances and situations happen that have touched the hearts of many Disney fans. ©Disney Recently, people everywhere were heartbroken to learn of the loss of Marvel star Chadwick Boseman, who was well-known for his portrayal of the Black Panther. Today, another iconic actor who helped shape the film industry has passed away. At the age of 90 years old, legend Sir Sean Connery has passed away. The seasoned actor starred in multiple hit movies, even appearing in Disney films like Darby O’Gill and the Little People. ©NBC News However, his most well-known Disney appearance was in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as Indiana’s father, Henry Jones. Connery added both comedy and heart into the character, making the father-son dynamic in the movie touching. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Sir Sean Connery also starred as James Bond in numerous 007 films like You Only Live Twice and Never Say Never Again. Some of his other roles in popular films include The Hunt for Red October, Entrapment, and more! Our hearts go out to Connery’s family and his fans in wake of his passing. Thank you for all the incredible memories, Sean. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are some of your favorite Sean Connery movies? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: Sean Connery Has Passed Away at 90 Years Old first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! Disney HOW-TO! Decorate Your Own DIY Adventure Book Inspired by Disney’s “Up!” Look Out Disney Chalk Artists, You May Have Some Competition! View the full article

Our October was an eventful one — especially in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom With. the spooky season in full swing and the holidays creeping up right behind, we’ve certainly had LOTS of updates to share with you over the past few weeks. So, let’s look at the five MOST IMPORTANT changes we’ve seen in Magic Kingdom this month! 1. Refurbishment Updates First up, let’s talk about refurbishment updates. There are a few major refurbishments going on in Magic Kingdom right now and several of them have a good chance of affecting your Disney day. October even saw many of these refurbishments EXTENDED! “it’s a small world!” Perhaps the most-known is the current closure of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. This attraction closed prior to the park closures and we saw several changes and extensions to that schedule this month. Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland First, the closure was extended to a new date before losing a date altogether. Finally, a date was reinstated so we can hope for this attraction to return on January 9th — as long as there aren’t any other extensions! Closed PeopleMover And PeopleMover isn’t the only refurbishment schedule that saw extensions in October. Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are currently under refurbishment. We’ve seen draining in the Rivers of America this month AND changes to the timeline for the work. Rivers of America Drained The refurbishment on these Liberty Square/Frontierland attractions was extended from an end date in January to an end date of February 28th. Well, at least we have a cute refurbishment sign to look at in the meantime! Tom Sawyer Island Refurbishment Sign This month also showed us an update over in Fantasyland as “it’s a small world” also got some changes. There are now colorful construction barriers surrounding the attraction! Click here to learn more about the latest news for the PeopleMover! 2. Preparations for the Return of Nighttime Shows A BIG change we saw this month was the return of nighttime projections on Cinderella Castle — well, kind of. A guest at one of the Monorail Loop hotels caught footage of projections being tested on Cinderella Castle after Magic Kingdom closed for the day. Magic Kingdom Of course, projections are CONFIRMED for this holiday season so this was probably testing on that front! Regardless, it’s a PRETTY big deal to see signs of a nighttime show in Magic Kingdom (or any Disney park) so we’re pumped about this change! Click here to see VIDEO of the testing! 3. Return of Limited Merchandise Releases Another surprising return we got this month was related to limited-edition merchandise! When the Disney Parks first reopened, limited merchandise releases were halted in the interest of limiting crowding a promoting social distancing. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Ears This month though, Disney surprisingly planned an Annual Passholder-exclusive shopping event for the Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection in Magic Kingdom — and it was kind of crazy. Sir Mickey’s Line Crowding was certainly NOT limited when this collection dropped. It took us HOURS waiting in line to get to the store to snag our merch and some items sold out before we arrived. Sir Mickey’s Line We’re not sure we’ll see a release like this happen again anytime soon, it depends on how Disney felt this month’s event went. Of course, you can keep an eye on DFB for updates about limited merchandise as soon as we have them. Click here to see PICS from the limited release! 4. Limited Holiday Availability We DEFINITELY saw some changes to the availability for the upcoming holidays this month! Disney Park Pass reservations can sometimes be hard to come by and high demand days are a GREAT example of this. Halloween This month, we saw Halloween Park Passes fill for Magic Kingdom TWICE, Thanksgiving Park Passes fill for select guests, AND Christmas Day Park Passes fill for select guests too. Whew! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe If you’re hoping to head to Disney World for a major holiday, make sure that you make those plans well in advance and book those reservations as SOON as you purchase your park admission! Click here to learn everything you need to know about Disney Park Pass reservation! 5. Menu Changes at Sleepy Hollow This month we noticed that not one but TWO fan-favorites were missing from the menu at Sleepy Hollow. Both the Mickey Waffle and the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich (aka the Nutella Waffle) were GONE. Mickey Waffle at Magic Kingdom Only three items remained on the menu. Sleepy Hollow Menu But don’t freak! Right now, both the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich and the Mickey Waffle are being served during breakfast. So, while they aren’t GONE, they are only being served before 11AM. Therefore, if you’re looking to chow down on one of these goodies, you will want to plan your day accordingly. Sleepy Hollow Breakfast Menu You can ALWAYS catch all the latest updates in Magic Kingdom and beyond by staying tuned right here on DFB! Let’s head into an eventful November! Click here to learn more about the face mask policy update. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What changes did you notice in Magic Kingdom this month? Tell us in the comments! The post The Five Most Important Changes We've Seen in Magic Kingdom This Month first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Earlier this week, we discovered the heartbreaking news that hundreds of Disney World’s union actors received layoff notices. These Cast Members, all of which belong to the professional actors’ union known as Actors’ Equity Association, represent the on-stage talent seen in shows like Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo the Musical, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, and Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage. Festival of the Lion King But what do these layoffs mean exactly for the future of these beloved shows? Let’s take a look at what we know so far. What is Actors’ Equity? The actors and singers you see in Disney World’s live stage productions are members of the Actors’ Equity Association, the professional stage actor and stage manager union. This is the same union that represents actors and stage managers on Broadway and at other professional theatres across the nation. Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue Keep in mind that not all of Disney World’s performers are represented by Actors’ Equity. The character performers you see in meet and greets, parades, and other shows with non-speaking roles are typically non-equity performers, though there can be some exceptions. In total, Disney had about 780 total union actors employed prior to the park closures. This is a relatively small portion of the tens of thousands of union Cast Members employed at Disney World. Click here to read more about the recent layoffs impacting Disney World’s Equity performers. Why are these equity actor layoffs happening now? Back in April, Disney announced that they would furlough tens of thousands of their Cast Members, including equity actors. During the furlough, Disney continued to pay 100% of the Cast Members’ health and insurance benefits coverage. At the time, the chief negotiator commented that Actors’ Equity was, “proud to be able to reach agreement on our primary goals,” which included, “continued access to health care throughout the furlough.” Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage ©Disney As Disney World prepared to reopen in July, there was a rather public back-and-forth dispute between Disney and Actors’ Equity regarding workplace safety, which eventually resulted in a memorandum of understanding between the two parties once Disney made testing for the virus more readily available to their Cast Members. This opened the door for equity actors to return to work, although since that happened there has been little development on the return of Disney’s stage shows, with a few small exceptions. Jedi Training Academy Several weeks after the agreement was reached, Disney announced that layoffs would be coming to 28,000 Cast Members across their Parks, Experiences, and Products division. These recent equity actor layoffs are part of that 28,000 total. Festival of The Lion King There is no reason to believe that the dispute between Disney and Equity and these layoffs are in any way related, and the real reason more than likely has to do with Disney’s health and safety protocols having a long-term impact on live entertainment offerings where crowds may form, which is also why other offerings such as fireworks and parades are temporarily suspended. Basically, if they can’t safely reopen the shows, Disney is facing potentially a LONG time of paying for these actors’ insurance waiting for them to come back to work. Click here to read more about the dispute between Disney World and Actors’ Equity. How many performers and shows are being impacted? In short, almost every live show is being impacted by the recent layoff of Disney World’s equity actors. Large-scale productions such as Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo the Musical are impacted, as well as small-scale site-specific shows, like the Citizens of Main Street, U.S.A., the Citizens of Hollywood, and the Green Army Men in Toy Story Land. Citizens of Hollywood ©Disney To give more perspective of how wide-reaching these layoffs are, out of the approximately 780 union actors that were previously employed at Disney World, only 60 remain. For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Shows that do not seem to have been impacted at this time include Savi’s Workshop and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Click here to read more about the statement released by Actors’ Equity regarding Disney World’s layoffs. What do these layoffs mean for the future of these shows? Unfortunately, it may be some time before we see these shows return, and it’s possible that some of these shows may be permanently closed. Disney themselves recently reported that, “it’s impossible at this time to fully replace the incredible entertainment that existed throughout our parks before the pandemic,” and that, “Determining which shows can return and when is a complex process.” Citizens of Main Street Actors’ Equity noted in an official press release that “laid-off members maintain recall rights until the end of 2021.” This doesn’t necessarily mean that these shows could return by the end of 2021, but if they do, the impacted Cast Members could be asked to return to work. Recall rights don’t exactly give us a timeline for when we can expect the shows to return, but it does leave a door open for the laid-off performers to return to work. If/when Disney resumes shows, the actors many guests have grown to know and love in certain roles could be asked to return, but again, it’s not a guarantee. Festival of the Lion King theater When the layoffs were announced earlier this week, it was reported that some attractions laid off almost the entirety of their cast, indicating that there may be a more permanent closure in the works. These attractions, according to Orlando Sentinel, include Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage, and Jedi Training Academy. At this time, these shows have officially been canceled by Disney. Time will truly tell when and if each of these shows resume. Click here to read more about Disney’s statement in response to their entertainment layoffs. Planning a trip to Disney World in 2021? If your Disney World vacations typically revolve around the sights and sounds of the live entertainment within the theme parks, you may have slim pickings for live shows going into 2021. With many of these layoffs taking effect in December, it stands to reason that most if not all of the impacted stage shows will not return in early 2021. Finding Nemo The Musical Beyond that, it’s difficult to say exactly when or how Disney World plans on bringing shows back. With other major theatrical institutions like Broadway remaining dark until late spring of 2021, we may not see large-scale productions return for several months, if not longer. Once it’s safe for these shows to return, it will be up to Disney to decide which shows to bring back, if any. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that all of these shows are shutting down for good, but unfortunately, we may be facing a future where some of these shows may not come back. Monsters Inc Laugh Floor What are your options then for live entertainment in 2021? Disney World has introduced character cavalcades at each of the four parks, as well as more random encounters with characters throughout the day. You can also catch select acts like Voices of Liberty and the JAMMitors at EPCOT. It may be some time though before entertainment at Disney World is back to what it was before the closures. Mickey and Minnie Character Cavalcade at Animal Kingdom As always, we will be keeping a watchful eye on Disney World to see if they announce the return of these shows, and as soon as they do, we will be sure to let you know. In the meantime, our hearts go out to all of the impacted Equity performers and Cast Members across the Disney World Resort, as well as the impacted Cast Members at the Disneyland Resort. Click here to read more about the layoffs in Disney World and learn about how YOU can help! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Share in the comments your favorite memory made by a Disney Cast Member! The post What Do Disney World Entertainment Layoffs Mean for 2021? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Actors’ Equity Association Issues Statement Revealing 720 Disney Performers Were Laid Off The BEST Ways To Save Money With Snack Credits On Your Disney Dining Plan! We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! View the full article

What’s one of the best ways to spend the holiday season? ©Disney Besides celebrating in the Disney Parks, you gotta say watching holiday movies is one of your favorites! Well, we’ve got good news! Let’s take a look at the FULL holiday schedule for ABC. According to Deadline, ABC has released its 2020 holiday special schedule! It all kicks off on Thanksgiving. So, take a look at the schedule to make sure your holiday viewing plans are in place! Prep and Landing Elves Thursday, November 26th 8PM — “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” 8:30PM — “Toy Story That Time Forgot” 9PM — “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” – *new Friday, November 27th 8PM — “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” Sunday, November 29th 7PM — “Disney Prep & Landing” 7:30PM — “Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice” Monday, November 30th 2PM — “General Hospital” (check local listings) – *new holiday-themed episode 8PM — “The Disney Holiday Singalong” – *new 9PM — “CMA Country Christmas” – *new Wednesday, December 2nd 8PM — “The Goldbergs” – *new holiday-themed episode 9:30PM — “black-ish” – *new holiday-themed episode Wednesday, December 9th 8PM — “The Great Christmas Light Fight” – *season premiere Wednesday, December 16th 8PM — “The Great Christmas Light Fight” Friday, December 18th 8:30PM — “Shrek the Halls” Sunday, December 20th 7PM — “The Sound of Music” Wednesday, December 23rd 2PM — “General Hospital” (check local listings) – *new holiday-themed episode 9PM — “The Great Christmas Light Fight” – *season finale Thursday, December 24th 8PM — “The Greatest Showman” – *network broadcast premiere Friday, December 25th 10AM— “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration” The Disney Family Singalong ©Disney So…between this and Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas schedule, we’re gonna be parked in front of the TV for a LOT of evenings this November and December. If you need us, that’s where you’ll find us! Click here to see Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas schedule! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which special are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post ABC Has Released Its Holiday Schedule — And It's Full of Disney Favorites! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney and ABC Will Honor Actor Chadwick Boseman Tonight With Special Presentation A New Space Mountain Movie is Reportedly in the Works from Disney! Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? View the full article

For Cast Members at Disney World, making magical moments for guests is one of the BIGGEST perks of the job! ©Disney Parks Blog via Instagram And watching magic happen, for us and for others, is EASILY one of the greatest things about Disney, so we were positively giddy to see some dreams come true for some Star Wars fans this week at Disney World! If you’re starry-eyed for ALL things Star Wars (join the club!), then Ashley Eckstein is surely one of your celebrity idols! As the voice of Ahsoka Tano, she’s one of the COOLEST and most unique characters in the whole Star Wars universe! Ahsoka Tano ©Disney Even cooler? Just this week, she landed on Batuu for a SUPER special surprise meet-up! And we were able to virtually join the fun via her Instagram! “One thing I love about being a Cast Member is you get to create magical moments for people,” Eckstein says in her Instagram story, setting the stage for a popcorn-worthy EVENT. @ashleyeckstein The Star Wars star then proceeds to stroll through Hollywood Studios — clad in her Star Wars mask of course! — explaining that she’s about to SURPRISE a group of lightsaber-wielding fans meeting up for a socially distance photo shoot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! The whole event was a GLORIOUS way to introduce NEW color-changing lightsabers — and make some dreams come true in the process! @ashleyeckstein No one in the park had ANY idea she was there, so she was met with cheering and applause when she arrived to crash the photo shoot! Not only was she there to showcase the eye-popping new ‘sabers, but she even autographed a couple hundred! And if you weren’t in attendance for the surprise Ashley Eckstein experience, fear not: they’re now in-stock at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities! @ashleyeckstein Magical moments like this one are truly what it’s ALL about at Disney! We will keep you updated on the latest magical Disney moments, so stay tuned! Why not pair your color-changing lightsaber with an Ahsoka Tano lightsaber hilt?! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you an Ahsoka Tano fan? Let us know in the comments! The post SURPRISE! A 'Star Wars' Star Visited Disney World to Introduce COLOR-CHANGING Lightsabers! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Color-Changing Ahsoka Tano Lightsabers Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! First Look and Review: We Tried The NEW Takodana Quencher at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! View the full article